Pioneer Surgical Technology, Inc.

Wade DePas

Jeffrey L Trudeau

Qi-Bin Bao

Brian Patrick Janowski

Thomas S Kilpela

Michael R Jackson

Russell M Pietila

Allison Koskey

An implant retention device is provided to assist in restraining movement of a nuclear implant and to assist in preventing expulsion of the nuclear implant through an incision portal or defect in the annular wall. In one form, the implant retention device may include an elongated tensioning member having a portion configured to connect to the implant and at least one anchoring device disposed on the tensioning member, the anchoring device configured to at least partially penetrate spinal tissue such as the annulus, vertebral body, or other secure tissue.

Implant retention device and method

Implant apparatuses are provided for being inserted between adjacent vertebral bone portions and maintaining mechanical engagement with the vertebral bone portions. The implant apparatuses are generally constructed to be inserted in an insertion orientation and pivoted between the vertebral bone portions to an implanted orientation. The implant apparatuses are further secured in the implanted orientation to maintain engagement with the adjacent vertebral bone portions.

Intervertebral implant devices and methods for insertion thereof

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Ishpeming, MI, United States of America

Wade DePas